Table 2: Qualitative research articles: information for authors and peer reviewers / CMAJ

Qualitative research articles: information for authors and peer reviewers

Table 2: Suggested word counts for the sections of a qualitative research article

Section No. of words

Introduction 500

Methods

   Approach 100–150

   Setting 200–250

   Sampling 200–250

   Information collection and analysis 600–750

Findings 1000–1200

Discussion 400–500

Total 3500

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| CMAJ November 15, 1997 (vol 157, no 10) / JAMC le 15 novembre 1997 (vol 157, no 10) |

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Table 2: Suggested word counts for the sections of a qualitative research article
Section	No. of words
Introduction	500
Methods
Approach	100–150
Setting	200–250
Sampling	200–250
Information collection and analysis	600–750
Findings	1000–1200
Discussion	400–500
Total	3500